American Street

American Street

<p><strong>A National Book Award Finalist with five starred reviews!</strong></p><p><strong>A <em>New York Times</em> Notable Book * <em>Publishers Weekly</em> Flying Start * <em>Publishers Weekly </em>Best Book of the Year * ALA <em>Booklist</em> Editors' Choice of 2017 (Top of the List winner) * <em>School Library Journal</em> Best Book of the Year * <em>Kirkus</em> Best Book of the Year * BookPage Best YA Book of the Year</strong></p><p><em>American Street </em>is an evocative and powerful coming-of-age story perfect for fans of <em>Everything, Everything</em>; <em>Bone Gap</em>; and <em>All American Boys</em>.</p><p>In this stunning debut novel, Pushcart-nominated author Ibi Zoboi draws on her own experience as a young Haitian immigrant, infusing this lyrical exploration of America with magical realism and <em>vodou</em> culture. </p><p>On the corner of American Street and Joy Road, Fabiola Toussaint thought she would finally find <em>une belle vie</em>—a good life. </p><p>But after they leave Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Fabiola’s mother is detained by U.S. immigration, leaving Fabiola to navigate her loud American cousins, Chantal, Donna, and Princess; the grittiness of Detroit’s west side; a new school; and a surprising romance, all on her own. </p><p>Just as she finds her footing in this strange new world, a dangerous proposition presents itself, and Fabiola soon realizes that freedom comes at a cost. Trapped at the crossroads of an impossible choice, will she pay the price for the American dream?</p>